wheel bearings covered by warranty?

Level3 · 03-24-2015, 01:52 PM

I have a 2013 f30 with 22k miles. I've got humming coming from what I believe is my left front wheel bearing. 22k seems really early for a shot wheel bearing. Is this covered under factory warranty? Thanks!

G30 B58 · 03-25-2015, 04:18 PM

What's your tire wear like? At 22K are the tires original?

Orion4 · 03-26-2015, 09:40 AM

Not sure about the warranty, but that hum is usually an indicator of the Run-flats wearing. That would be very early for a bearing to be going bad. Every run-flat i've had on my BMWs (all were Continentals) started humming at around 17-22 K miles. New tires (Michelins PSS2 or SS) solved the problem and car handled/rode much better.

Piggieback · 03-26-2015, 09:50 AM

The hum is from the run flats, they have a horizontal rubber line inside the cut outs, and at low speeds, especially if you are braking, and loading the front tires, there is a very loud hum. I'm at 26k miles on my run flats, will be replacing them with non runlets relatively soon.

Level3 · 03-26-2015, 11:03 AM

The droning I hear is like hum hum hum. Its not constant. Its rhythmic. It gets worse when I steer left and disappears when I steer right.

Orion4 · 03-30-2015, 03:15 PM

Do you have any abnormal or uneven tire wear on the front tires such as cupping? Or any play in the wheel when jacked up and you grab the top and bottom of the tire and attempt to wiggle it in & out? if so, that is sometimes an indicator of a failing wheel bearing.

F30ed · 09-21-2015, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Level3

The droning I hear is like hum hum hum. Its not constant. Its rhythmic.

I got exactly same symptoms. Most pronounced at around 30-35mph. Please update the tread if you found anything, I would appreciate alot.

oln08 · 09-21-2015, 10:52 PM

This happened to me with my old E92 at 35K miles. Dealer replaced wheel bearing under warranty. I suggest take it to the dealer if you're still under warranty and let them figure it out.

contactjj · 10-04-2015, 05:59 PM

It is possible for a 'new' car get wheel bearing problem. My wife's 2012 Acura MDX replaced one front wheel bearing at 12k miles plus 4-wheel alignment under warranty. But I still think it is very rare. It should be covered under warranty. Go to your dealer and check it out.

Tech567 · 10-08-2015, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Level3

I have a 2013 f30 with 22k miles. I've got humming coming from what I believe is my left front wheel bearing. 22k seems really early for a shot wheel bearing. Is this covered under factory warranty? Thanks!

Hey I'm a master tech at south motors BMW. Maybe I can help you out. PM me if you still need help or have anymore question.

finaloption · 10-16-2015, 02:26 PM

do you have X-Drive?

Dippydo · 10-23-2015, 09:17 AM

Yes they are covered. If you are lowered though they might try to get out of it, but had a friend that is lowered but they still covered it.

Rbrtito · 10-23-2015, 11:42 PM

If it's under warranty they cover wheel bearing but as the last post said if you are lowered they can technically not cover your wheel bearing

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Orion4 Lieutenant Colonel 481 Rep 1,572 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Sport Line Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Melbourne, FL iTrader: (0)	Not sure about the warranty, but that hum is usually an indicator of the Run-flats wearing. That would be very early for a bearing to be going bad. Every run-flat i've had on my BMWs (all were Continentals) started humming at around 17-22 K miles. New tires (Michelins PSS2 or SS) solved the problem and car handled/rode much better.
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Piggieback Private First Class 41 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 2014 Cayman S, 2015 A3 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: chicago iTrader: (0)	The hum is from the run flats, they have a horizontal rubber line inside the cut outs, and at low speeds, especially if you are braking, and loading the front tires, there is a very loud hum. I'm at 26k miles on my run flats, will be replacing them with non runlets relatively soon.
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Orion4 Lieutenant Colonel 481 Rep 1,572 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Sport Line Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Melbourne, FL iTrader: (0)	Do you have any abnormal or uneven tire wear on the front tires such as cupping? Or any play in the wheel when jacked up and you grab the top and bottom of the tire and attempt to wiggle it in & out? if so, that is sometimes an indicator of a failing wheel bearing.
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oln08 Private First Class 82 Rep 140 Posts Drives: '19 M2 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: California iTrader: (1)	This happened to me with my old E92 at 35K miles. Dealer replaced wheel bearing under warranty. I suggest take it to the dealer if you're still under warranty and let them figure it out.
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contactjj New Member 3 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Coupe Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	It is possible for a 'new' car get wheel bearing problem. My wife's 2012 Acura MDX replaced one front wheel bearing at 12k miles plus 4-wheel alignment under warranty. But I still think it is very rare. It should be covered under warranty. Go to your dealer and check it out.
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finaloption Captain 187 Rep 632 Posts Drives: '13 f30 n26 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	do you have X-Drive?
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Dippydo Lieutenant Colonel 230 Rep 1,556 Posts Drives: 2023 M8 Comp Join Date: May 2013 Location: Katy, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW [1.00]	Yes they are covered. If you are lowered though they might try to get out of it, but had a friend that is lowered but they still covered it.
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Rbrtito Private 6 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 2012 328i sport line Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	If it's under warranty they cover wheel bearing but as the last post said if you are lowered they can technically not cover your wheel bearing
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